How to Decorate with Common Items in your Bathroom

Bathrooms have so many things in them! My counter-top is either totally full or it is cleaned up for one day. My essentials are always a jewelry dish, cotton balls and Q-tips. I really consider the towel colors and textures along with the shower curtain, but our apartment bathroom is too small and I need to keep it simple! Open to some more options for these small bathrooms!